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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
The Naval Bill.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.

ny ltlV oiii W tub DlHputcu.l
WAsHEGToN, March 3.-The naval
appropriation bill as finally agreed
upon in conference carries the same
appropriations for the next year for the
increase Of the navy as was contained
in the original House bill, but there
are some differences in the objects of
expenditure. Two OF the gunboats
provided for in the House bill have
been vaultcd, as well as the tor
pedo-boat, and the item for the
purchase of Ericcson's Destroyer,
inserted by the Senate, was also
dropped. In its present shape the bill
max, provision for two cruisers larger
than the Newark and faster than nine
teen Enots, with premium for any ex-
cess Of that speed, and two gunboats
OF tic pattern of Gunboat No. l. There
are also two coast-defence vessels not
to exceed $4,000 in cost, and
for tic beginning of their construction
81, Cto, 600 is appropriated. Their de-
SIGN, dimensions, and speed are to be
prescribed by the Secretary of the
Navy. For torpedoes $50, 900 is allow
&c, and the provision for a naval war
college is excluded. The other changes
made in the House bill are unim-
rorant, rot amounting in all to more
than 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
Gigantic Gas Monopoly.
[By telegraph to Tho Dlspabch.l


PHILADELPHIA, March "a morning
paper says: "Philadelphia capital has
gone to Chicago again seeking invest
ment. A gigantic syndicate has been
formed for the purchase OF the gas
works of that city. The syndicate con-
sists of the United Gas-lmprovement
Company and a number of prominent
Philadelphia capitalists. twas learned
last night that the syndicate had sue
ceeded so far as to acquire con-
trolling interest in the Chicago Gas
light and Coke Company. This cor
poration has capital stock of s., 000,-
Gee. The syndicate proposes, if posi-
bic, to capture three other Chicago
gas companies, one OF which (the Con-
sumer9 is believed likely to change
owners at an early day. The transact
ton was stupendous one, and gen.
tlom0n familiar with the negotiations
stated last night that over $l0,000,000
is involved. Brokers in this city and
in Chicago have the matter in charge,
and stock is being bought up at a lively
rate. The United Gas-Improyement
Company is one of the most extensive
organizationso of its kind in the country.
1t already controls gas-works all over
tie United States and possesses valu-
able patents"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
MARINE INrELLrGEScE.
, PORT OF RICHMOND. MARCH 8, isn.

AhhlN EDs
Steamship Wyanoke. Hulphers, New Yort,
merchandise and passengers, q. w. Allen q
Co. agents.
Steamer Pioneer. Hines. Philadelphia, NOR
cbAndise snd passengers, J. w. Mccsrrick,
eRenL
steamer Ariel, Deyo, Hsrfols. United States
mail, merchandise and passengers, l. Is. Ia
tum. agent
Schooner George W. Anderson. Gale, New
York, iron. the Tredcgar Company.
Schooner Moonlight. Cranmer, New York,
pig-iroD, OLD Dominion Iron. and Nail-Works
Company.
Schooner Lena Breed, Jackson, New York,
fertilizer, Richmond and Danulis Itailroat
Company.
Steamer Old Point Comfort, Amy, Cape
Charles City, merchandise and passengers, y.
:. Baker, agent
Schooner John II. Tingue. Burdge, New York,
coal, Chesapeake and Ohio railway; vessel,
Curtis q PARKER.
Schooner Thomas I. James Longstreet. Clare
mont, 10 load pine wood for New York.
Schooner Harry Iandell. Crawiey, Appomat-
tox river, 10 load pine wood for New Yofk.
Schooner John NcGinniss, Riggap, Bermuda
Hundreds. 70 load lumber for Philadelphia.
Park yaiuna CBritish), HeInricks. santos,
-four, Hsxail-Crenshas Company and Dunlop
& McCance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04

Julien Binford, late of the firm of W.
d. Flair & Co., informs the patrons of
the late concern that, notwithstanding
the auction sale to-day of the goods of
the late concern, he will continue TO re-
ceive and fill orders for anything in
the grocery and liquor line. He will
be in his new store in a few days at
1902 east Main street, next to Planters
Bank, corner Twelfth street, two doors
below DispQtch office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
Rescueal from he nnius.

by Anglo-Amorican cable TO the Dlspatchl
ROM, March 3.-One person was ex-
cavated alive to-day FROM the ruins at
Diano- Marine, and whole family was
rescued from a'cellar in EgQa. They
had all been immured since the first
shocks occurred.
The engineers report that only few
houses are safe in Oneglia, and il will
be necessary to build huts for the ac-
commodation Of 1900 person rendered
homeless by the earthquake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
The West Virginia Penitentiary In
yesttgatiOn.
The Wheeling Register says

The Wheeling Register says
Tho report the penitentiary in
yestigating committee to-day make to
the Legislature shows that OF the eleven
charges made against Superintendent
Peek, but one OF any consequence
that OF too severe punishment to some
conyicts--is sustained. We are glad 10
see Mr.. Peck SO thoroughly vindicated,
and hope that the sending OF commit
tees to investigate our public institu-
tons and incur expense 10 the sax-pay-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
ssarbie.WOrkers' strike.


BosToN, MASS, March 3.-The en-
ploy(s of Bowker, Torrey Il Co.'S ex-
tensiye marble-works, to the number Of
800, have struck. 1t is understood the
cause Of the strike is the employment
of non-union hands. The men have
informed the firm that they could not
consent to work any longer in the same
shop With employees who did not belong
tothe Marble Workers Association, and
requested the employers to sign an
agreement not to hire any men unless
recommended or endorsed by the Asso-
citation. The firm refused, and the
union men left in body. A member
of the finn states that 200 men have
been sent for from Italy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
The Italian Cabiue, Crisis.

by Anglo-American Fable 70 the DIspatih.l
RoME, March 3.-All efforts TO form
Cabinet have failed. 1t was reported
in the lobbies of Parliament to-day
that the King had informed Signor De-
pretis that the latter's resignation of the
premiership would not be accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
a War Club for senator Blackburn.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Senator
Blackburn early this evening went to
Baltimore TO attend the dinner party
given by President Garrett, Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. Upon returning to the Sen
ate chamber at late hour he
found on his desk a large pack
age containing an Indian war club,
presumably a memento of his attack Of
this afternoon on Senator Hoar. At
tached to the package was card, upon
which was written " For Senator j.
c. 5. Blackburn-a Sioux war club.
placed where it win do the most good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
Secretary MannIng's sueeessOr.


NAsHRGTON, March Sit is stated
at the White House that Secretary Man
ning's successor will not be appointed
for several days yet. II WAS the Presi-
dents purpose originally to have nomi-
mated a Secretary of the Treasury
during the present session OF Congress.
but lie has been 50 much engaged with
other matters requiring immediate at
tention that he has not been able to
give the subject the attention it de-
served. As Secretary Manning's resig-
nation does not take effect until April
1st, the President will have ample time
TO fill the office after adjournment be-
fore it will be vacated. The delay in
making the appointment is regarded as
unfavorable to misunderstanding Fair
child, inasmuch as, If the President had
intended to give him the Office, further
consideration of thequestion would have
been unnecessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
The Milwaukee Printers Strike.
inv teleRrGph IN M. nisna..n

MILWAUKEE, March 3.--The striking
printers this afternoon offered to return
on the conditions of the compromise
suggested by the publishers before the
strike, but they were told that there
was no work forunion men. The press
men have been called out, but the pa
pers Will be issued as usual. The boss
Job printers ALSO refused 30 negotiate
with the strikers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
Approved.
lBY TELEGRAPH 70 the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The Presi-
dent approved the act TO authorize the
President OF the United States to pro-
tect and defend the rights of American
fishing vessels, American fishermen,
trading and other vessels in the British
dominions OF North America the In
dian appropriation bill an act to estab-
lish the agricultural-experiment sta
tons in connection with the college
established under the act of July 2,
1862 andtheact for the construction Of a
public building at Abingdon, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
.Infe-NIlIl Rurnpd.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WILMINGTON, Dell, March 3.-Tbo
mill Of the Wilmington Jute Company
was burned tonight. Loss about S75,-
600 partly covered by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04

10y VVI'BIHPH % IIt DInVutcU.
MONTREAL, March 3.-Tuesday last
a large gang of men, together With two
engines and snow-plow, were
caught in a snowslide at Selkirk. Six
of the men were smothered before they
could be gotten ont.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
Mr.. FrauIs -. RInfor,f.

late OF Owensboro', KY, has accepted
a position with his brother, Julien Bin
foId, successor to w. ID. Blair & Co.
He will be pleased TO see his friends for
the present at 100 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

THURSDAY, March 3, 1857.
sALRs-FIRsr BoARD.-s0 shares Petersburg
railroad at ST. 10 do at 81, 10 do. at 81 10 do at
G5k; shares Virginia, Fire and Marine Insu-
rance Company az IS; 1000 Richmond, Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac dividend obligation at
lO2k.
road at Ga, 10 do at 67j1 10 do at 81, 10 do. al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
Auothrr Rl,Ofix.
EBy telegram 70 de nl,na,..

tBy Telegraph 20 the Dispatch.l
CHARLESTON, s. c., March 4-2:i5
4. MA slight shock of earthquakes
was felt here at 2.I5 this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Nd, March a-yirginia SIS. con-
solidated. with coupons, 80; past-due coupons,
65; do. i0-40s. 81; do. new 3's, 90; North Caro-
lima 6's, old, 125. Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. MANca Q, 1851.
tBy telegraph
ARRIyxn

steamship Richmond, Boar, wes, Point and
sailed for New York.
Steamship shawmut, Fuller, Boston.
scbooners Sue Williams. Pearce, New York:
Matte T. kA,on, Carnage, Norfolk; Fortuna,
Kick. Norfolk.
barge nelicsn, Thruns, in ,ow Of tug Luther
c. Ward, New Iork.
Rark ]. Walter scammeli. Mcleod. New york.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
RHYIRY nY THK cHIcAGo MARKRr.

REVIEW OF The CHICAGO Market
CHICAGO. March a-There was less activity
In all the speculative pits to-day In whoa.
the feeling was unsettled and nervous Ths
market was excited at the opening, caused by
free covering by shorts and Influenced some
what by stronger tone Of cable adyices The
staring price for May was 1s.c., or sc higher
than last night, and advanced quickly 70 80o.
Offerings grew very large ct the outside figure,
under which the price finally broke Oh 10 1BL
a7S7sc, and cloeed for the day at 781ks70c The
cleatings from three Atlantic ports were 10000
bushels, The receipts at eleven points were
1900 bushels. Corn ruled quiet aud ave-
ragged higher; closed a shade lower. The
trade was entirely local aud no new features
were developed. Oats wore very quiet and
closed shade lower. The pork market
has been brought % q standstii There was
practically no trading. To-days few trsnsac-
tons for May delivery were nude at 1885 10
tls. but prices were nearly nominal In lard
trading became very active toward the close OF
100 pounds higher shortribs were Csc. higher
than al the close OF yesterday.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. Nd, March a--Cotton steady and
quiet; middling, 9,.sohc. Flour nominalIy
steady and quiet. Wheat-southern steady
and quiet; red, Waesc. amber, ela9ac. west
ern higher and quiet; No. 3 winter red, spot,
SIC. BID; March, Sgasokc.; May, eossssotc.
June, soSasot. Corn : southern higher
and firm; mixed spot. s5xc. bid March. 45.s
4Ac.; April, t51aigtc.; May, njsai7Hc.
steamer, ahas5Hc. Oats about steady and
cniet; southern and Pennsylvania, 3fsSsc.
western Sn''s; Mssec. western mixed, ssssoc
fair demand Buster higher; western packed.
lso23c.; creamery, 25a21c. Ego easier at i6c
Sugar Copper-re1ned steady at i0ai0kc.
Whiskey quiet at fi.xsaSlgk Other articles
unchanged. freight 70 Liverpool per steamer
slfH0N A. IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
FINANCIAL.
NEW YoBx, BAtrrxoRS, AID RrcH.
xoHD STOCK EXCHANGES.
Grain, Provisions, Cotton. Tobacco, fur.
pentins, Resin, Tar, and
Peanut Markets.
rnr ,alarraph . .he pl.pa.ch.l

NEW YoRx. March 3--Tbe stock market was
rnodera:sfy active to-day. and With tho excep-
uop Of n few periods Of weakness In tho AFTER
neon was arm to strong throughout. Interest,".
however. vas monopolized BY Few stocks
Which were affected by special causea tnousn
the remainder also shared In the improve,nigsnss
Western Union was strong ssd mon in BIZ
slowed unusual strength. Reading ann nlon-
p,opd Terminal. however, we're weak spo,s IN
Do active LIST, but there was no fuaterial 40
cline Ia either. 81. Paul was inciinea 70 soeh-
rer,s upon an unfeyorable showing OF earninRs,
nnt was held up By supporting orders. nc
remainder OF tho list was without speclal iea-
lure The opening was somewhat Irregular
his morning, but The majority were shshi
fJrctions above last evenings nnai quotations..
There Was more animation 70 early deaLngs
hsu has been usual for the past week ana me
toue generally etrong. Toward the end OF sne
erst hour there was marked decrease In the
amount Of business done, and later there WAS
slight yielding Of values In the general nst,
While Richmond Terminal WAS decidedly weak.
The market quickly rallied, however, Dat aiter.
wards the firm tone entirely disappeared sho
he market became duh and weak. La the isst
hour strength again returned, and inc close
was active and strong at or near the best pieces
OF the day. Sales $4,000 shares.
Noon.--stocks quiet and steady. Money easy
NJ ysi per cent Exchange-Long. HaiS'1
short. isf ks4RA. Governments dull.
sng.-Exchange-Long, 4sSh; Short sSs
Money. 3ka4k per cept Sub-Ireasury pal
ances-Gold. sis3, S52.0O0; currency, ts.i3aOOO.
Governments dull; 4 per cents, i&H; per
CENTS 100 bid. State bonds dull
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
MARRIAGES.

BENNETT-CLARKE.- in the coun-
ty Of HenricO, on Tuesday, March I. 1887, By
Rev. j. Il. Hutson, Mr.. CHARLES b. BENNETT
and Mis- SALLIEM. CLARKE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04

LoR SALE, THIS SPRING, ArMY
n nursery ON Nine-NiFe road, 100o FRUIT
IEEKs, comprising Apple, Peach, Pear, Piun,
Cherries. Ounce. Also. SMALL FRUIT
berries, Garments, Gosseberriea
Address y. J. HAWKES..
vcnAbis sueot
10 iSeod kichmoud, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
FLOUR.
COTTON REPORT.

We quote: Fine, s.. 50as2 ~; supcrnne, s275a
t3s5; extra, g. 25as35O; family, tiali.50; patont
family, country. sf.75at5s5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04

ERESH SARATOGA CHIPS;
~ Essgossisa xPyes,s fssches. ana rssrs;
Chou, sweet and Green Pickles; aiaO. fioklsd
III MCCARTHY 4 nAyussa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04

COTTON REPORT.
Market quiet No receipts,
QUOTATIONS..
GOOD MIDDLIGG.-9Ic.
NIDDING.-9Ac
Low hIDDLISG.-S ii-iGc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, March 3, 1857.

RICHMOND, March 3, 1851.
0FFBRISGs
WBEAT.-74S bushels.
CORE.-500 bushels
OATs.-S7S bushels
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-White, 10 bushels fair ut 90'.
ShCriterry, rs bushels common at S0c. 32
bushol3 common 1T 76c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
GARXETs BY TELEaRApB
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March a-Cotton steady: sales,
@S bales; uplands. 9ssc.; Orleans, 9S-16c.
tain. DIGS bales; 10 the Continent, 3,l30 bales
stock, NIB bales. Flour steady Wheat
steady, without change Of importance; No. 2
red. March and April, nominal May. 0la9i &C.
Corn steady and fairly active ; No. 2, March,
lower; No. 2, March, :35sc. May, 3iHa3fkc.
Coffee steady; No. hiO. March, fl2J0; May,
fl2.jOaSl2 30. Sugar steady; refined steady.
Molasses easier; 50-test, lsc. Cotton-seed oil
33a:3kc. for crude, 39c. for refined. RosIn duh.
1urpentine dull. Wool steady. Pork firm I:
mess, Sl5. 95as155O. Beef dun. Cut-meats firm
Middlee duh and nominal. Lard 12aiic. higher
and fairly active; western steam f7.T laS7.3O |;
May, H3las745; city steam, S7.05; refined,
f.5l freights steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March Cash quotations wore
Flour quiet and unchanged No. . spring
wheat 73h a75kc.; No. 2 red, ssa79Hc. No. 2
corn, &37ss35hc. No. 2 oats, 23Ra2lc. Mess
pork. siS 70aSlSS0. Lard, $40. Whiskey, lis
The leading otures ranged a. follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-04
House of Representatives.

Mr.. Haynes, of New Hampshire,
called up the vetoed Senate bill grant
ing arrears of pension to Thomas 5.
Hopkins.
The House refused to pass the bill
over the veto--yeas 1853, nays 30; not
a constitutional two thirds in the af-
ffmative
Mr.. Henderson, of North Carolina,
moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill to modify the acknowledgements sys-
tenn OF taxation. The bill, as explained
by Mr.. Henderson, removes all restric-
tons from the sale of leaf tobacco by
farmers and abolishes the Office of store
keepers at distillories having capacity
not exceeding five bushels of grain a
day, &c.
The motion was lost--yeas 1873, nays
1l2-not necessary two thirds in the
affirmative.
The private pension veto was called
up, and the House sustained the veto.
Mr.. Cox, Of North Carolina, moved
to suspend the rules and pass the Senate
bill repeating the tenure-of-ofice act.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-07
1T MUST COME.

just imagine the revolution III so.
ciety if freight and travel were re.
duced to where the millions could
enjoy the benefits as freely as they
do postage, printing, or sewing-ma.
chine work.
Mans desires are illimitable. No
sooner are we released from lower
forms of labor than we see vaster
fields for our enterprise. And the
poor man spends like a prince when
he as little surplus. Put very high
prices on several little articles and
half the business of cities would 90
down because the articles could not
be freely used. Imagine the same
impulse given to all kinds OF bust
ness that cheap postage has given to
letter carrying and publishing. And
it must come when the people unite
in demanding it.
With just land and monetary laws
and such a revolution in transporta-
ton and trade, labor would be, in
proportion about the highest priced
article we can think of. From child
hood it has been thought with me
that something is very wrong in a
system in which the hardest and
most disagreable work is the poorest
paid Clarke IRENE. abridged from
I" Orr CoaRtry.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-07
A curiou. rreal, Or Nnture.

In the early history of southwestern
Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, and
not far from the Maryland line, an emf
grant pitched his tent one night on the
banks of the Turkeyfoot river, a tributary
of the Youghiogheny, beautiful noun
tain stream. The occurrence was early
in the present century and was not an UNI
common affair, but what followed in the
long years that have since passed is the
wonder and admiration of all who have
beheld it.
The family in question was doubtless
in search of a suitable site for future
home, and dreamed Of no i'll ere the time
of that encampment. During their tenn
porary halt one of their dear children
was stricken down and buried in lonely
and uninhabited spot in the little valley.
1t is supposed they (the parents) planted
six small yellow poplars-three on each
side of the grave-to make the resting
place of their darling child. Years passed
and the poplars grew, and to-day they
may be seen by the traveller as one undi-
vided and solid trunk to the height of
about seven feet, where they divide and
are known for miles around as THE Six
2oplars." These bodies are of nearly
equal size, being each about two feet in
diameter and about 100 feet to the low
est limbs, straight and clear of knots. In
the vacuum at the place of separation
there remains a rude stone, which marks
the date of burial and the name Of de-
ceased. The land has been cleared of
other timber, but that tree--or trees
stands alone some distance from any
habitation. ALBERT Cotton in Waterloo
News
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-07
How We Taste.

Strictly speaking, with the tip Of the
tongue, one can't really taste at all. If
you put small drop of honey or oil of
bitter almonds on that part of the mouth,
you will find, no doubt to your surprise,
that it produces no effect of any sort;
you only taste it when it begins slowly to
diffuse itself, and reaches the true tasting
region in the middle distance. But if
you put little cayenne or mustard ON
the same part you will find that it bites
you immediately-th experiment should
be tried sparingly-while if you put it
lower down in the mouth you will swal-
low it almost without noticing the pun
gency of the stimulant. The reason is
that the tip of the tongue is supplied only
with the nerves, which are really nerves
of touch, not nerves of taste proper; they
belong to a totally different main branch,
and they go to different center in the
brain, together with the very similar
threads which supply the nerve Of smell
for mustard and pepper. That Is why
the smell and taste of these pungent sub
stances are so much alike as everybody
must have noticed, good sniff at a mus
tard pot producing almost the same irri-
tating effects as an incautious mouthful.
Journal of Commerce.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-07
The Unseen Forces Of Nature.

Nature is ever undoing what she has
already done, ever pulling her own work
to pieces, as though dissatisfied with it,
and wishing to build it up anew. She
brings flowers, trees, men and women into
existence, tends them with loving care,
brings them to maturity, and consigns
them to decay. The sun rises TO the zenith,
only to sink again beneath the horizon.
Winter melts into spring, and spring into
summer; but summer passes into autumn,
and autumn into winter again. And so
it is with greater things as well. The
earth upon which we live had its begin
ming; can we doubt that it also must meet
its end2 Even as we pass our little day
upon it we can see it change before our
eyes, viewing, as 1t were, but one short
scene in the mighty drama upon which
the curtain must fall at last. Forces, ami
mate and inanimate, are ever at work
above, below and around us. Islands are
raised from the sea; mountains open and
belch forth their fiery torrents upon tho
country for miles around; floods perform
their work of destruction; glaciers move
slowly onward, and sweep hamlets and
villages away. And the unseen forces Of
nature are working as surely and as stead
lily as the seen. That 1--WE die daily IL
no mere figure of speech; at every breath
we cast off part Of our substance, efFete
matter from which the life has departed.
And the earth dies daily, too.-Theodore
Wood In Sunday Magazine,